Synonyms of upmarket

upmarket

adjective

ˈəp-ˈmär-kət 

as in fashionable

appealing to affluent consumers

an upmarket restaurant that is quite pricey but also quite good

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fashionable
• elegant
• upscale
• exclusive
• luxurious
• expensive
• high-end
• posh
• showy
• sumptuous
• deluxe
• luxuriant
• extravagant
• opulent
• ostentatious
• costly
• lavish
• plush

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• low-end
• downscale
• discount
• inexpensive
• down-market
• cheap
• dime-store

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of upmarket

Since then, the company has expanded considerably, introduced many new models, started working with local dealers in the US, and moved a bit upmarket. — ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026

Today, in a fitting analog to the city’s own upmarket transformations, the America Terminal mostly welcomes luxury cruise ships. — Laura Moser, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026

The deep sense of Sweden’s hallmark design here isn’t the only attraction, with the property centrally located in Östermalm, one of the city’s most stylish neighborhoods known for its restaurants, bars, and upmarket boutiques. — Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026

The French hospitality giant that pioneered the concept in 1950 has spent the past two decades nudging it steadily upmarket, phasing out its midscale portfolio and focusing exclusively on premium properties, often in more complex categories. — Ashlea Halpern, Time, 30 Apr. 2026